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¿Se trata o no de fútbol?
The game almost descended into a brawl, hard-fought and violent at times Reflective of the "ball may pass but not the player" approach to defense
Soy de aquí…aunque me vaya
Although this transfer broke the (then) record for a player, it is also typical of the rags-to-riches story common in Argentine soccer By focusing on his family and humble roots, Sívori comes off as the lucky kid who made it big But, his transfer is…
Ángel del fútbol
This transfer, like Sívori's, is typical of the rags-to-riches story common in Argentine soccer By focusing on his family (with mate gourd in hand) and Italian roots, Angelillo is another lucky kid who made it big His transfer is also typical of a…
¿Esto es comenzar?
Article questions the relaxed approach in preparation for the 1958 World Cup It also notes that government ministers of the Consejo Tecnico appointed the new trainer: professor Jorge Borau
Carta al hincha que insulta al seleccionado
In a letter to critical "hinchas", the author wonders if it is beneficial for fans to launch insults to players as they prepare for the World Cup
Racing trabaja…trabaja…trabaja…
In llight of lessons learned at the 1958 World Cup, this article places a special emphasis on connecting the hard-working training regimen at Racing and the club's success It also characterizes the typical "professional" normally seen in Argentina,…
Esto es empezar
Younger players, more discipline, stricter training regime…all point to a promising new start with the national team
Profesionalismo
Estudiante de la Plata's stadium suffers a collapse due to a human avalanche in the "platea" section No deaths or serious injuries it seems, but an embarassment to the writers of El Grafico (also see page 56)
A propósito de Lorenzo
Although El Grafico disapproved of Lorenzo in Chile 1962, it lends its support to him on the condition that Lorenzo in 1966 learned from his mistakes
Lanus-Boca-1967: ¿por qué?
Fontanarrosa comments on the death of a fan (Suoto), the threats on journalists, and other forms of violence as a renewal of old calls by El Grafico to end this nonsense (and heed the calls for civility by the government)
El Presidente, Racing y la ley fantasma
politics and soccer Ongania embraces Racing
Esto se debe terminar
Warning of the damage that increasing player violence can do for Argentine soccer, especially after Racing-Celtic, Zubeldia and El Grafico warn players to stop the ugly play
[Editorial]
"An embarassment for them and us" is what El Grafico believes sums up the performance of Estudiantes in defeating Racing
Estudiantes y el "anti-futbol"
What is "anti-futbol"? Fontanarrosa questions how the term is used and if it applies to Estudiantes
Hoy Domingo
A mix of sadness and confusion, El Grafico tries to grapple with the tragedy of Puerta 12
Es la hora de las soluciones
Most of the solutions provided deal with fans, and how stadium and club officials have been negligent of protecting them